Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Detroit Red Wings are heading to the second round! Detroit topped Anaheim 3-2 to oust the Ducks. Henrik Zetterberg, Justin Abdelkader and Valtteri Filppula all scored for the Wings.

The Toronto Maple Leafs were in survival mode last nighjt in Toronto, as they have forced a decisive Game 7 with a 2-1 win over Boston. Dion Phaneuf and Phil Kessel scored third period goals for the Leafs, while James Reimer made 29 saves in the victory. Game 7 is tonight in Boston, puck drops at 7.

In other NHL action:

The New York Rangers stayed aliove and forced a game 7 against Washington, winning 1-0. Game 7 is tonight in Washington.

World Hockey Championships

Team Canada topped Czech Republic yesterday 2-1, to clinch a spot in the quarter finals. TJ Brodie was -1 in the game. Canada play Slovenia today at 2:15 p.m.

OHL

Wallaceburg’s Seth Griffith and the London Knights will host the Barrie Colts tonight in Game 7. The winner of this game are the OHl champions! Puck drops at Budweiser Gardens at 7:05 p.m.

JRB Lacrosse

Organeville topped the Wallaceburg Red Devils 13-9 on Saturday. Jordan Durston scored five goals and had two assists in the loss.

Local racing

Port Lambton’s Drew Smith earned his first two checkered flags of his career, as the second-year driver won the heat and dash in the Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modified class on Saturday at South Buxton Raceway. Wallaceburg’s Willy Vyse won his heat race and finished second in the crack-the-whip in the Windride Transportation Sport Stocks. However, both classes, along with the UMP Late Models, did not run feature races as rain halted the racing action around 9 p.m. In the only feature that was run before the rain, Cottam’s Denis DeSerrano won his second straight in the Tirecraft Mini-Mod class. Racing continues this Saturday at 7 p.m.

PGA Tour

Tigers Woods claimed the Players Championship over the weekend, beating out Sergio Garcia down the stretch for the win.

NBA Playoffs

San Antonio 87 at 97 Golden State – The series is tied 2-2.

MLB

Cleveland 4 at 3 Detroit – 10 innings.

Toronto 12 at 4 Boston – Jose Bautista cracked two homers in the win.

Senior boys socce

The Wallaceburg Tartans pounded the Tilbury Titans yesterday 8-2. Brayden Fischer and Casey McGee each scored a pair of goals, while Garth Denys, Trent Reaume, Kevin Kellet and Lucas Allaer all scored goals as well.

C-K hammered the L-K Cardinals 10-0.

Senior girls soccer

C-K blanked the Cards 7-0.

OHL

The Knights have their backs against the wall. Game 5 goes tonight in London, with the Barrie Colts holding a 3-1 series lead in the OHL championship.

World Hockey Championships

Team Canada topped Sweden 3-0 yesterday. TJ Brodie was even on the night with two shots on goal. The Canadian squad faces Belarus today at 2:15 p.m.

Stanley Cup Playoffs

Ottawa 6 at 1 Montreal – The Habs were sent packing. Cory Conacher led the way with 2 goals for the Sens, as they ousted the Canadiens in 5 games.

NY Islanders 0 at 4 Pittsburgh – Tomas Vokoun made 31 saves for the shut out.

Minnesota 1 at 5 Chicago – The Blackhaws move on to the next round, ousting the Wild in 5 games…

No action last night in the NBA playoffs.

MLB

Detroit 4 at 5 Washington

Toronto 4 at 5 Tampa Bay 10 innings – Brad Lincoln walked Luke Scott with two outs and the bases loaded.. for the walk-off walk.

Auto Racing

Fan balloting for South Buxton Raceway’s Best Appearing Cars takes place this Saturday during the night’s racing action as well as at an afternoon viewing party. Several race cars from South Buxton’s five divisions will be on display at the Tirecraft location on Richmond Street in Chatham from noon to 4 p.m., where ballots will be available.The grandstands open at 5:30 p.m. with racing starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday night.Winners of the fan vote will be announced on May 18.

OHL

The London Knights are on the brink of eliminations, after the Barrie Colts topped the defending champs 6-4 last night. The Colts now hold a 3-1 series lead. Wallaceburg’s Seth Griffith had an assist the loss. Game 5 is tomorrow night at Budweiser Gardens.

Stanley Cup playoffs

It was heart break last night for the two local teams.

Boston 4 at 3 Toronto (OT) – David Krejci scored the OT winner at the 13:06 mark of the extra frame, to complete the hat-trick. The Bruins now lead the series 3-1. Joffrey Lupul, Cody Franson and Clarke Macarthur scored the Leafs goals. Game 5 is tomorrow in Boston.

Detroit 2 at 3 Anaheim (OT) – Nick Bonino was the hero for the Ducks, as he scored at the 1:54 mark of the first OT for the winner. The Ducks now hold a 3-2 series lead.

Other NHL action:

Washington 3 at 4 NY Rangers – The series is tied at 2’s.
Los Angeles 3 at 2 St. Louis (OT) – The Kings grabbed a 3-2 series lead.

High school girls rugby

The Blenheim Bobcats blanked the Wallaceburg Tartans 34-0. The Bobcats coaches said Wallaceburg caught Blenheim off guard at the beginning of play with a very tough style of play and aggressive defense.

Senior girls soccer

UCC blanked McGregor 4-0.

Senior boys soccer

Mitch Hakker scored a hat-trick for the Lancers, whoe beat the Oanthers 3-2. Nate St. Pierre scored a pair in the loss.

Local soccer

Last night (Wed., May 8th), the Wallaceburg Sting Girls U18 soccer team opened their 2013 season in the London and District Youth Soccer League. They hosted their long time rivals, London Southwest Storm, and defeated them 4 to 0. It was an impressive team victory with the girls displaying lots of controlled passing, solid defensive play and goaltending, topped off with some great goals. Scoring for the Sting girls were: Emily Pepper (2), Abbey Broad and Alyssa Lucier. The shutout was recorded by Sydney Authier. The Sting U18 Girls’ next game is at home this Saturday, at Steinhoff Park against the Simcoe Strikers. Kickoff is at 4:00 p.m.

NBA Playoffs

Chicago 78 at 115 Miami – The Heat even the series a 1’s.
Golden State 100 at 91 San Antonio – The Warriors evened their series a 1 game apiece as well.

MLB

The Washington Nationals topped the Tigers 3-1. Bryce Harper hit his 10th homer of the season for the Nats.

The Rays topped the Jays 10-4. Edwin Encarnacion homered in the loss. Ricky Romero was tagged with his 2nd loss of the season, he gave up 4 hits, 2 walks and 3 runs in a third of an inning.

World Hockey Championships

TJ Brodie picked up an assist in a 7-1 Team Canada win over Norway yesterday. Brodie ended up plus 1 in the win. Canada now plays Sweden tomorrow afternoon.

OHL

Wallaceburg’s Seth Griffith and the London Knights are in Barrie tonight for Game 4 of their series with the Colts. Barrie holds a 2-1 series lead. Puck drops at 7:35 p.m.

Stanley Cup Playoffs

Vancouver 3 at 4 San Jose (OT) – Patrick Marleau scored a power-play goal 13:18 into overtime to complete the sweep over the Canucks.
Montreal 2 at 3 Ottawa (OT) – Kyle Turris netted the OT winner – The sens lead the series 3-1.
Chicago 3 at 0 Minnesota – Corey Crawford made 25 saves for the shut out.
Pittsburgh 4 at 6 NY Islanders – That series is tied at 2’s.

Senior girls soccer

The Pain Court Patriotes blanked the Tilbury Titans 7-0. Cassandra Faubert 3, Emily Pepper 2, Paige Coyne 1, Paige Moffatt 1.

Senior boys soccer

The Titans topped the Patriotes 3-1. Dylan Davies, Will Mailhot and Austin Marontate scored for Tilbury. Andrew Woodall scored the lone Patriotes goal.

NBA

Indiana 79 at 105 New York – Series tied at 1’s
Memphis 99 at 93 Oklahoma City – Series tied at 1’s

MLB

Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ was hit in the head by a line drive and taken off the field on a stretcher during Toronto’s 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays last night. Happ was taken to hospital where he remains alert and in stable condition.

The Tigers game in Washington was postponed due to the weather, it will be made up tomorrow.

OHL

The Barrie Colts grabbed a 2-1 series lead over the London Knights last night with a 6-3 Game 3 victory. Wallaceburg’s Seth Griffith had a goal and an assist in the loss. Game 4 is tomorrow night in Barrie.

World Hockey Championships

TJ Brodie and Team Canada will lace them up today against Norway in pool play. Puck drops at 2:15 p.m.

Stanley Cup Playoffs

Boston 5 at 2 Toronto – The Bruins scored two goals, two minutes apart in the second to clinch the victory. Jake Gardiner and Phil Kessel scored for the Leafs. Boston now leads the series 2-1.

Anaheim 2 at 3 Detroit (OT) – Damien Brunner scored with 4:50 left in overtime, lifting the Wings to a series-evening win over the Ducks.

In the other NHL matchups:

Washington 3 at 4 NY Rangers – The Cap lead 2-1
St. Louis 3 at 4 Los Angeles – The series is tied 2-2

Other NHL news:

Montreal Canadiens right-winger Brendan Gallagher, Florida Panthers centre Jonathan Huberdeau and Chicago Blackhawks left-winger Brandon Saad were named finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy yesterday.

Senior girls soccer

Pain Court topped Wallaceburg 2-1. Abbey Broad scored the lone Tartans goal. Cassandra Faubert scored both for the Pats.

C-K blanked McGregor 4-0.

Senior boys soccer

Brayden Fischer scored twice for the Tartans, but it wasn’t enough, as the Patriotes topped Wallaceburg 3-2. Curtis Lemieux, Andre Pinsonneault and Kyle Parry scored for Pain Court.

C-K shut-out MCGregor 6-0. Jake Fancy scored three, Brandon Foster two and Sanaam Memon scored one for the Hawks.

NBA Playoffs

Chicago 93 at 86 Miami – Bulls lead 1-0
Golden State 127 at 129 San Antonio – Spurs lead 1-0

CFL Draft

Defensive lineman Linden Gaydosh was selected as the top pick in the CFL draft yesterday.

MLB

Toronto 8 at 7 Tampa Bay – JP Arencibia cracked a huge two-out, two-run homer to clinch the victory.

JRB Lacrosse

The Wallaceburg Red Devils split two games over the weekend. Wallaceburg topped London 15-13 yesterday for their first win of the year. Jordan Durston led the way with 12 points, including 4 goals and 8 assists. The Red Devils fell to Spartan 10-9 in a close one on Saturday.

World Hockey Championships

It wasn’t the best result fro TJ Brodie and his Canadian teammates yesterday. Team Canada lost to Switzerland 3-2 in a shootout. Matt Read and Andrew Ladd scored for Canada in regulation. Brodie logged 12 minutes of ice time, and had a minus 1 rating. Brodie played 12 minutes in a 3-1 win over Denmark, his first wearing his countries sweater. Canada plays Norway tomorrow.

OHL

The London Knights evened up their championship series with the Barrie Colts, with a 4-1 win yesterday. Wallaceburg’s Seth Griffith was the game’s first star, scoring two goals and adding an assist in the win. Game 3 in tonight in Barrie.

Stanley Cup Playoffs

Pittsburgh 5 at 4 NY Islanders (OT) – Chris Kunitz scored his second power-play goal of the game 8:34 into overtime, off a pass from Sidney Crosby. The Pens lead 2-1.
Chicago 2 at 3 Minnesota (OT) -Jason Zuckers scored the OT winner. The Hawks lead 2-1.
Montreal 1 at 6 Ottawa – The Sens lead 2-1.
Vancouver 2 at 5 San Jose – The Sharks lead 3-0.

Racing news

Veteran drivers Jim Dale Jr. of Shrewsbury and Steve Shaw of Merlin opened the 2013 stock car racing season at South Buxton Raceway wins in front a large opening night crowd Saturday. Dale Jr. won the Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modified feature while Shaw took the checkered flag in the Windride Transportation Sport Stocks. Dover Centre’s Tyler Lozon was second and Wallaceburg’s Willy Vyse third in the Sport Stocks feature. Leamington’s Justin Coulter won the UMP Late Model feature and Cottam’s Denis DeSerrano took the Tirecraft Mini-Mod feature.

NBA Playoffs

Memphis 91 at 93 Oklahoma City – Thunder 1-0.
Indiana 102 at 95 New York – Pacers 1-0.

MLB

The Detroit Tigers completed the sweep over the Houston Astros with a 9-0 victory. Justin Verlander picked up the win. Prince Fielder, Omar Infante, Andy Dirks and Brayan Pena all homered.

The Jays topped Seattle 10-2. Brandon Morrow got the win and Mark DeRosa and Melky Cabrera both homered.

JRB Hockey

The Lambton SHores Predators have confirmed that Mark Davis has left the club, and will join the Chatham Maroons as their head coach and GM. Reports say Davis is on vacation and the Maroons will make the announcement official once he returns.

OHL

The Championship series kicks off tonight, as Wallaceburg’s Seth Griffith and the Knights host the Barrie Colts tonight in Game 1 at Budweiser Gardens.

Stanley Cup Playoffs

Detroit 5 at 4 Anaheim (OT) – Gustav Nyquist’s power-play goal at 1:21 of overtime saved the Wings, who blew a 3-goal lead in the third period. The series is now tied 1-1.

Ottawa 4 at 2 Montreal – The Sens lead 1-0.
NY Rangers 1 at 3 Washington – The Caps lead 1-0.
Los Angeles 1 at 2 St. Louis – The Blues hold a 2-0 series lead over the defending champs.

Junior Boys Football

The UCC Lancers topped the Wallaceburg Tartans 28-21. Aaron Zimmer had a four-yard touchdown run in the final minutes to preserve the win for the Lancers. Marc Kellett led the Tartans’ on offence with touchdowns runs of 38, 25 and 15 yards, he finished with 161 yards on the ground.

Blenheim doubled up C-K 28-14.

Senior girls soccer

McGregor topped Tilbury 5-0.

Senior boys soccer

UCC blanked L-K 4-0.

Nate St. Pierre scored all 5 goals in a 5-1 Panthers win over Tilbury.

NBA Playoffs

Brooklyn 95 at 92 Chicago – This forces a deciding Game 7.

Denver 88 at 92 Golden State – The Warriors oust the Nuggets with the win.

MLB

Brett Lawrie homered, but the Red Sox topped the Jays 3-1.

The Tigers hung on the a 7-3 in 14 innings last night in Houston. Matt Tuiasosopo drove in a pair for the Tigers.

NHL Playoffs

After nearly a decade of waiting, it wasn’t the result Leafs fans were looking for with their club back in the playoffs. It was the Bruins drawing first blood in the series winning 4-1. James Van Riemsdyk scored the lone Leafs goal, giving them a 1-0 lead in the game but it was all Bruins after that. Wade Redden, Nathan Horton, David Krejci and Johnny Boychuk all scored for Boston. Game 2 is Saturday in Boston.

NY Islanders 0 at 5 Pittsburgh – Pascal Dupuis led the attack with a pair of goals, Marc-Andre Fleury was solid with 26 saves in the shut out. Their captain Sidney Crosby is still out with a broken jaw.

San Jose 3 at 1 Vancouver

More NHL News:

The Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins are heading outside again. Just not on New Year’s Day this time. The NHL announced Wednesday that the Blackhawks and Penguins will play at Soldier Field next year. The regular-season game between two of the league’s marquee franchises will be played on Saturday night, March 1.

Senior boys soccer

The Wallaceburg Tartans pounded the UCC Lancers yesterday 5-1. Jordan Durston, Garth Denys, Casey Mcgee, Brayden Fischer and Trent Reaume all scored for the Tartans. Justus Kerkof scored the lone Lancers goal.

The C-K Golden Hawks topped the Pain Court Patriotes 5-0. Chad Schnekenburger and Tyrone Mulder each had a pair of goals while Jake Fancy chipped in with one.

Senior girls soccer

The UCC Lancers snuck past the Wallaceburg Tartans 1-0.

C-K blanked Pain Court 2-0. Brooke Armstrong and Syd Gagne scored for the Hawks.

NBA Playoffs

Boston 92 at 86 New York – The Knicks lead 3-2.
Atlanta 83 at 106 Indiana – The Pacers lead 3-2.
Houston 107 at 100 Oklahoma City – OKC leads 3-2.

MLB

The Tigers had their 5-game winning streak snapped, as the Twins won 6-2. Anibal Sanchez was tagged with the loss.

The Red Sox pounded the Jays 10-1.

NHL Playoffs

Teemu Selanne scored the tie breaking goal in the third period, as the Anaheim Ducks topped the Detroit Red Wings 3-1. They drew first blood in the series and lead 1-0.

Bryan Bickell scored in overtime as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1.

Alex Steen stole the puck from LA goalie Jonathan Quick behind the net before scoring a short-handed goal to give the St. Louis Blues a 2-1 OT victory.

JRB Hockey

The Chatham Maroons could be making an announcement, as early as today, for who will be their new head coach. Chatham has been without a head coach and general manager since Bill Bowler resigned two weeks ago.

London Nationals beat the Cambridge Winter Hawks 4-3 on Tuesday to tie the Sutherland Cup. The series is even at 2 games apiece.

Senior girls soccer

The C-K Golden Hawks blanked the Tilbury Titans 4-0 yesterday. Hunter Medd, Jesse Chinnik, Syd Gagne, and Alicia Huckle all scored for the Hawks.

Senior boys soccer

C-K doubled up Tilbury 4-2. Chris Stylianon, Nick Ladd , Sanaam Mimon and Jake Fancy all scored for the Hawks. James Martin and Lance Lansue scored in a losing effort for the Titans.

NBA Playoffs

Golden State 100 at 107 Denver – The Warriors still lead 3-2
Memphis 103 at 93 LA Clippers – The Griz lead 3-2.

MLB

Justin Verlander picked up the win for the Tigers, as they beat Minnesota 6-1. Miguel Cabrera, Prince Fielder, and Alex Avila all homered in the win.

Edwin Encarnacion homered twice for the Jays, as they topped the Bo-Sox 9-7.

World Hockey Championship

Chatham-Kent’s own TJ Brodie is set to dawn the red and white for the first time in his career. The Calgary Flames defender is heading to Finland and Sweden to take part in the World Hockey Championships with Team Canada. Brodie says it was a cool experience getting the call about being selected for the team, from one of his child hood idols, Steve Yzerman. Team Canada opens up the tourney against Denmark on Saturday morning.

OHL

Wallaceburg’s Seth Griffith and the London Knights will face-off against the Barrie Colts for the OHL Championship. The Colts topped Belleville 3-1 last night in Game 7 to win their semi-final series.

In other OHL news:

Sarnia Sting head coach Jacques Beaulieu is facing some charges. The Sting coach is charged with two counts of assault after a weekend scrap at a Strathroy-area home.

NHL Playoffs Start up tonight

Minnesota at Chicago
Los Angeles at St. Louis
Detroit at Anaheim

Other NHL News:

After finishing last in the league. The Colorado Avalanche won the draft lottery last night and will select first in the upcoming entry draft.

High School Action

Senior Girls soccer

McGregor beat L-K 4-1 – Panthers goal scorers: Ashley Herfst (2), Cayley Brooks, Amber Chettleburgh. Cardinals goal scorers: Shaelynn Sewell

UCC topped Pain Court 1-0 Lancers goal: Kathleen Callaghan

Senior boys soccer

WDSS topped CHatham Christian 2-0 Tartans goal scorers: Casey Mcgee; Brayden Fischer

UCC beat Pain Court 2-1 Lancers goals: Zak Rybanski, Mike Thibault. Patriotes: Alex Carrière

McGregor topped L-K 7-0 Panthers: Nate St.Pierre had 4 goals, Brandon Jenner had 2 goals, Austin Coleman had one goal

NBA Playoffs

Chicago 91 at 110 Brooklyn – 3-2 Bulls
Indiana 91 at 102 Atlanta – 2-2
Oklahoma City 103 at 105 Houston 3-1 Thunder

MLB

Prince Fielder cracked a huge 3-run shot and Maz Sherzer picked up his third win of the season as the Tigers beat the Twins 4-3.